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Advice for my Medicheck Results

Hello I’ve just got the results back from my Medichecks test and was wondering if anyone could help advice further: Thyroid TSH 4.0 (range 0.27-4.2) T3 3.53...

Hello I’ve just got the results back from my Medichecks test and was wondering i...

FLAMB

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Hyper and hypothyroid?

I have a prescription of carbimizole 5mg daily for a diagnosis of hyperactive thyroid.. My latest thyroid function test reports serum free T4 15.9 and serum...

I have a prescription of carbimizole 5mg daily for a diagnosis of hyperactive th...

Squirtle55

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Lump on Thyroid That Can't be Seen Externally?

Not asked a question on here for a little while, so thought I'd ask some advice. I have Hashimoto's and am hypothyroid. Currently taking 100mcg levo and...

Not asked a question on here for a little while, so thought I'd ask some advice....

Fluffysheep

•2 years ago

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An Unusual False-Positive Uptake of Radioiodine Caused by Breast Implants

Posting this simply to let everyone know! If the issue applies, make sure you discuss properly with anyone who wants to give you radioactive iodine. I suspect...

Posting this simply to let everyone know! If the issue applies, make sure you d...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

THYROID SPECIALIST!

Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend a thyroid specialist in London please? I've read a fair amount in discussions about Dr Peatfield, he seemed to be a...

Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend a thyroid specialist in London please? I've re...

Martin028

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Any Post Menopausal Ladies with High Testosterone

I got the shock of my life this morning when the lab sent via email a test result. It shows that I have a testosterone level of 81 (range 3-67). I placed a...

I got the shock of my life this morning when the lab sent via email a test resul...

LeiL

•2 years ago

12 Replies

T3 order issues ??

Hi all , has anyone else experienced the above as well as myself from the usual European websites ?? Presume Ukrainian war maybe having effect . Ordering and...

Hi all , has anyone else experienced the above as well as myself from the usual ...

Ocd28

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Help with results please

Hi there, I asked some of you lovely people, a while ago about that f I needed T3 and how to get it. I was given some great advice from SlowDragon,...

Hi there, I asked some of you lovely people, a while ago about that f I needed ...

HappyBadger

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid results suggest overactive thyroid?

Hi New here and would really appreciate any advise. I recently had a blood test with Medicheck to test my thyroid as I have a lot of symptoms of an...

Hi New here and would really appreciate any advise. I recently had a blood test...

Issyp12

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Hi Im new, Private blood tests

Hi, Could anyone suggest a UK testing company who do a complete detailed blood test for Thyroid issues. I have had numerous blood test which were "boarder...

Hi, Could anyone suggest a UK testing company who do a complete detailed blood t...

Janettay

•2 years ago

4 Replies

T3 starting dose and when to take it?

Hi all, I have finally been able (through my own endeavours) to source liothyronine) Having read previous posts I understand it is best to start on a low dose...

Hi all, I have finally been able (through my own endeavours) to source liothyron...

Onlymeandyou

•2 years ago

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Has anyone seen Dr Biju Jose or Dr Raghava Reddy (both Midlands area)?

Hi, Has anyone seen either of the above consultants as a private or NHS patient? Any feedback would be most appreciated. Please reply by personal message (by...

Hi, Has anyone seen either of the above consultants as a private or NHS patient...

nogoingback

•2 years ago

1 Reply

GP will say I'm hyperthyroid and reduce my T4. According to these blood tests, would she be right?!

I am taking T4 Levothyroxine 125mcg x1 with self-prescribed T3 25mcg x twice daily. I’ve been taking T3 for 5 years, and I feel I’ve hit the right spot with my...

I am taking T4 Levothyroxine 125mcg x1 with self-prescribed T3 25mcg x twice dai...

Abi-Abster

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Just started T3 Liothyronine (Roma) - are these side effects usual?!

Hi all, I have Hashimoto’s. I started Roma’s Liothyronine 10mcg a week ago (also reduced my thyroxine down from 100mcg to 75mcg). I take around 4.30am each...

Hi all, I have Hashimoto’s. I started Roma’s Liothyronine 10mcg a week ago (also...

Confused22

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Doc feedback

Good afternoon Update on my doc appointment. Who was good. She advised ideally going on T3 5mg once or twice daily. I don’t want NDT as I’m vegan. Can anyone...

Good afternoon Update on my doc appointment. Who was good. She advised ideally ...

Wednesdaystar22

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Got Results But still no clearer

TSH is 0.05 out of 0.30 and 5.00 The Dr was saying I am borderline and that something else is going on. Shes asked the local Hospital to book me in for all...

TSH is 0.05 out of 0.30 and 5.00 The Dr was saying I am borderline and that some...

Jelley93

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Medicine refilled

Has this happened to anyone? I’ve been on thyroid medicine for 10 yrs but I just received my refill three days ago (same place, same dosage) and for three...

Has this happened to anyone? I’ve been on thyroid medicine for 10 yrs but I jus...

JackiePooh

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Sertraline

Hello everyone Finally succumbed to ask for ant-depressants to help with the anxiety and fearfulness daily that comes I feel through exhaustion and insomnia...

Hello everyone Finally succumbed to ask for ant-depressants to help with the an...

jacobite33

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Symptoms back TSH optimal 0.41 but FT4 only 12. Got GP this pm. Any chance they’ll up my levo slightly ?12.5mg? Will ask again for FT3 test!

Also high serum cholesterol and diastolic hypertension. Not sure what’s going on but symptomatic again for the last few weeks and think my FT4 needs to be...

Also high serum cholesterol and diastolic hypertension. Not sure what’s going o...

Indiana12

•2 years ago

12 Replies

The Arched Rainbow Brow in Thyroid Eye Disease

I had never heard of Rainbow Brow. Anyway, just of general interest - probably mostly to those who are unfortunate enough to have TED. Ophthalmic Plast...

I had never heard of Rainbow Brow. Anyway, just of general interest - probabl...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

23 Replies

Can't trust thyroid assays in SCH

This short available paper compares the diagnoses of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) by two methods (Roche & Abbott). It shows that the two methods differ...

This short available paper compares the diagnoses of subclinical hypothyroidism ...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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t3

I was taking thyroid s, but i think the last batch i had was not so good because i went hypo again even after increasing. I have had to go back to levo. My t3...

I was taking thyroid s, but i think the last batch i had was not so good because...

redjay999

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Medichecks test result

Hi. You kindly signposted me to medichecks. I have very low Vit D 27 nmol/L normal range 50 - 200 and lowish B12 (65.1 pmol/L range 37 - 150 which the GP...

Hi. You kindly signposted me to medichecks. I have very low Vit D 27 nmol/L no...

LouiseMorgan

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid results

I have recently done an early am fasting thyroid test (finger prick) and these are my results: TSH: 1.57 (0.27 - 4.2) FT4: 13.3. (12 - 22) FT3: 3.8. (3.1 -...

I have recently done an early am fasting thyroid test (finger prick) and these a...

Elsa1509

•2 years ago

6 Replies

What nutrient tests would you recommend please?

In a previous post I mentioned my dad was due a call from GP to discuss his Dec nutrients and thyroid TFTs. It was the usual wait and see approach and test...

In a previous post I mentioned my dad was due a call from GP to discuss his Dec ...

musicaljune

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid giving problems after being stable for some years

Hi After 5 years of being pretty stable, have Ord’s ie hypo with no goitre, I have seen my TSH results climb and fall quite dramatically over recent tests....

Hi After 5 years of being pretty stable, have Ord’s ie hypo with no goitre, I ha...

PaulB

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Advice for a very close friend, showing hyperthyroidism symptoms

My friend is in her mid 50s and has started to see hyperthyroidism symptoms, stomachs upsets, palpitations, fine tremor of fingers, excess sweating,...

My friend is in her mid 50s and has started to see hyperthyroidism symptoms, sto...

PaulB

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Studies on TSH for those on combined T3 T4 therapy

Does anyone know of any studies assesing the risk of low or suppressed TSH for patients on a combination T3 T4 therapy. Thanks

Does anyone know of any studies assesing the risk of low or suppressed TSH for ...

Lilacsocks

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Accupuncture and Thai massage help Graves

Hi again Just wondering what you all do to relax as I understand that stress is not good for graves. As in the title I have started Accupuncture and have Thai...

Hi again Just wondering what you all do to relax as I understand that stress is ...

SamB22

•2 years ago

18 Replies

What is acceptable heart rate on Armour?

I have been on Armour just over 3 months now and to be honest I'm looking worse instead of better. I have put on even more weight, I'm all puffy and the fluid...

I have been on Armour just over 3 months now and to be honest I'm looking worse ...

magsyh

•2 years ago

21 Replies

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All posts for March 2022

Advice for my Medicheck Results

Hyper and hypothyroid?

Lump on Thyroid That Can't be Seen Externally?

An Unusual False-Positive Uptake of Radioiodine Caused by Breast Implants

THYROID SPECIALIST!

Any Post Menopausal Ladies with High Testosterone

T3 order issues ??

Help with results please

Thyroid results suggest overactive thyroid?

Hi Im new, Private blood tests

T3 starting dose and when to take it?

Has anyone seen Dr Biju Jose or Dr Raghava Reddy (both Midlands area)?

GP will say I'm hyperthyroid and reduce my T4. According to these blood tests, would she be right?!

Just started T3 Liothyronine (Roma) - are these side effects usual?!

Doc feedback

Got Results But still no clearer

Medicine refilled

Sertraline

Symptoms back TSH optimal 0.41 but FT4 only 12. Got GP this pm. Any chance they’ll up my levo slightly ?12.5mg? Will ask again for FT3 test!

The Arched Rainbow Brow in Thyroid Eye Disease

Can't trust thyroid assays in SCH

t3

Medichecks test result

Thyroid results

What nutrient tests would you recommend please?

Thyroid giving problems after being stable for some years

Advice for a very close friend, showing hyperthyroidism symptoms

Studies on TSH for those on combined T3 T4 therapy

Accupuncture and Thai massage help Graves

What is acceptable heart rate on Armour?

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